Hurricanes -- Ch 12

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter the student should be able to:

describe the basic structure and characteristics of a hurricane

identify the oceanic and atmospheric conditions required for hurricane formation

locate the major hurricane breeding grounds

explain why hurricanes are rare along the west coast of North America

explain why hurricanes are more common in late summer and autumn

identify and describe the hazards of hurricanes

describe the basis of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale

present the life cycle of a hurricane

explain the unusual vernerability of the SE US to hurricanes

discuss unsuccessful efforts to modify hurricanes